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The Inspiration behind The Truth She Knew by J.A. Owenby
Posted by virgowriter in Guest Bloggers, Inspiration on September 13, 2016
The Inspiration behind The Truth She Knew by J.A. Owenby The Truth She Knew by J.A. Owenby offers an honest and powerful glimpse into mental illness, the meaning of true love, and the psychological waltz that a daughter dances as she endures her mother’s unpredictable emotions, manipulation, and abuse. A few years ago, I met […]
The Birth of a Novel; or, How I Got the Idea for The Intersection by Brad Windhauser
Posted by virgowriter in Brad, Guest Bloggers, Inspiration on September 8, 2016
The Birth of a Novel; or, How I Got the Idea for The Intersection by Brad Windhauser I grew up in LA’s San Fernando Valley and then moved to San Diego for college. Graduate school drew me east, and in 2000 I moved to Philadelphia. Immediately, I loved the more urban environment than any other […]
From Curious to Furious: Confessions of a Research Junkie
Posted by wordimprovisor177 in Conducting Research, Darlene, The Business of Writing on July 30, 2016
By Darlene Cah If you had told me when I was in high school or college that I would become addicted to research, I would have laughed in your face—I’m talking coffee-spraying-from-mouth laughed! It would have been hysterical (in the literal sense of the word), not to mention messy. I’ll blame my penchant for research […]
Using Pinterest As a Research Tool
Posted by jarviswrites in Character, Conducting Research, How I Write, Jennie, Research, Setting, The Craft Of Writing on July 25, 2016
by Jennie Jarvis As a fiction writer, most of my job entails making crap up. Yes, my stories are based in realities, and it’s important for those realties to ring true in the hearts and minds of my readers. Sometimes, this means doing a little traditional research. Lately, I’ve been spending hours watching videos […]
Research Tips From A Librarian by Kate Neff
Posted by jarviswrites in Guest Bloggers, Research, The Craft Of Writing, The Writer's Life on July 19, 2016
5writers.com welcomes Kate Neff to the site this month! Kate has worked in the library setting for over 15 years, from the public library, to colleges, to the public school system. It’s hard for her to say which is her favorite, but there is never a dull day no matter which kind of library one works […]
When The Muse Is Elusive
Posted by Ron Hayes in How I Write, Poetry, Ron, The Craft Of Writing on July 13, 2016
by Ron Hayes What does research have to do with poetry and why in the world would a poet ever need to do research? Ever been asked this question? Ever asked it yourself? When the term “research” crops up in a conversation amongst you and your poet friends, do they look at you funny and […]
Write What You Know—But What If Your Knowledge Hits a Wall? By Brad Windhauser
Posted by virgowriter in Brad, Conducting Research on July 8, 2016
Write What You Know—But What If Your Knowledge Hits a Wall? By Brad Windhauser Write What You Know. I interpret this oldest-of-writing adages a few different ways. First, I believe it encourages me to explore the things that matter to me. Second, it suggests that I impose my world view on my work—my truth, basically. […]
The Bard Was Right. To Thine Own Self…
Posted by Ron Hayes in Books 2016, Ron, The Craft Of Writing on June 26, 2016
by Ron Hayes Weird year so far. As a poet, I’m deeply affected by the things that go on around me. As a teacher, there always seems to be a lot going on. Typically, these goings-on find their way into the poems I put on the page, but this year has been unusually distracting. With […]
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